Starbucks Spring Season Blend 2025 Review: A Taste of Limited Edition Coffee
In this review, I’m excited to share my thoughts on Starbucks’ limited-edition spring coffee: the Spring Season Blend 2025.
Now in its eighth year of release, I’ll take you through my complete review of the 2025 version, including how it compares to last year’s blend. Whether you’re a longtime Starbucks fan or just curious about their seasonal offerings, I hope you’ll find this review helpful!
Spring Season Blend
The Starbucks Spring Season Blend, released annually right after Valentine’s Day, has become a beloved harbinger of spring in Japan. When this seasonal coffee hits the stores, it brings with it the delightful promise of warmer days ahead.
Distinguished by its eye-catching pink packaging, this special blend is exclusively available in Starbucks Japan. This exclusivity makes it a perfect souvenir choice for coffee-loving friends abroad who are eager to experience unique Japanese Starbucks offerings.
Blend of Three Processing Methods
The most distinctive feature of this Spring Season Blend is its unique combination of coffee beans processed using three different methods.
Coffee processing refers to the technique used to extract coffee beans from coffee cherries (the fruit of the coffee plant). In this Spring Season Blend, Starbucks has incorporated beans prepared using three primary processing methods.
1. Washed Process
A processing method where the coffee beans are completely separated from the fruit pulp, fermented in water, and then washed. Known for its clean flavor profile and bright acidity.
2. Natural Process
A method where coffee cherries are dried in the sun with their pulp intact. This results in a sweet, full-bodied coffee with rich flavor characteristics.
3. Semi-washed Process (Giling Basah)
A method where the pulp is partially removed, briefly fermented, and then washed. Distinguished by its unique earthy notes and spicy characteristics.
For a more detailed explanation of coffee processing methods, check out my in-depth article here!
Official Description
INFO
| Spring Season Blend 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Single Origin/Blend | Blend |
| Origin | Multi-region |
| Multi-region | Washed/Semi-washed/Natural |
| Roast | MEDIUM |
| Acidity | MEDIUM |
| Body | MEDIUM |
| Keyword | NOTES OF HONEYBUSH & COCOA |
| Flavor Affinities | さくら(Cherry Blossom) Flavor Affinities |
A coffee that brings positive energy for the new season
A gentle, smooth coffee featuring floral notes reminiscent of honeybush tea and a lingering cocoa finish.
Package Description
Spring blossoms. Their vibrant color and sweet aroma awaken something inside of us and bring us a sense of renewal and vitality. This season, we celebrate with a blend of coffees sourced from Latin America and Asia Pacific with notes of honeybush and a lingering cocoa finish. It is a delicious cup for sharing with your friends and loved ones during this season of new beginnings.
Comparison with 2024 Version
The 2025 Spring Season Blend maintains largely the same flavor profile as its 2024 predecessor.
This consistency likely stems from the fact that the 2024 version underwent significant changes from its 2023 counterpart. It appears Starbucks chose to maintain last year’s successful blend profile for this year’s release.
For details about the major changes introduced in the 2024 version, check out my previous review here!
Tasting Notes
The 2025 Spring Season Blend offers a delightful combination of gentle bitterness and vibrant acidity, with subtle cherry blossom-like sweetness that captures the essence of spring.
The MEDIUM roast profile, consistent with last year’s blend, creates a smooth, clean cup with balanced bitterness. This makes it particularly approachable for a variety of coffee drinkers.
As the coffee cools, it reveals layers of dark chocolate and cocoa notes, accompanied by the same delicate cherry blossom sweetness that was characteristic of last year’s blend. This evolution in flavor as the temperature changes adds an interesting dimension to the drinking experience.
Pairing Recommendations
While Starbucks suggests pairing this blend with cherry blossom-themed treats and chocolate, I’ve found it also works beautifully with fruit-based pastries. The coffee’s lighter body and clean finish make it an excellent companion for sweet, fruity flavors.
Final Thoughts
The 2025 edition continues the tradition of featuring beautiful seasonal packaging that captures the spirit of spring. As one of Starbucks Japan’s most anticipated seasonal releases, I highly recommend trying it while supplies last!
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